Basics of Judaism
- Basic Values and Morality
- Chosen People
- G-d and Torah
- Heaven and Hell
- Other Denominations
- Reward and Punishment
- Science and Torah
- Sin and Repentance
- The Messiah
- Who is a Jew?
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Supernatural Remedies
I have heard of using Kameas (amulets with supernatural capabilities) in certain situations (mostly for health issues) and that they really work. What is the idea behind a Kamea? Why are some Segulos (positive omens/auguries) permitted? Isn’t it like a…
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G-d in Masculine or Feminine Terms
God is always referred to as “He”. I realize this is people’s way of referring to the masculine such as in the saying “mankind”. However, is there any discussion of God’s female properties in any text? Or some indication of…
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Faith Under the Nazis
How did the Jewish people retain their religious beliefs under Nazi rule? Your question is a very powerful one. I think that religious beliefs and faith are often stronger than physical bodies and minds. In fact Victor Frankl wrote a…
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What is Torah?
Your articles, and the name of your other website, refer to “Torah”. What generally is the Torah? In order to give you a clear picture of what Torah is, it is necessary to first provide you with a little historical…
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The Jewish View of Satan
Christianity proclaims that one should love his enemies. Isn’t this wrong? Satan is the enemy of mankind, and mankind is the enemy of Satan. When will people stop following error and evil? Answer: It is very important to understand the…
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Veal and Inhumane Slaughter
My future mother in law would like to have veal served at our wedding. However, from what I have learned veal is raised in an inhumane fashion, different from other animals. They are raised in small crates unable to move…
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G-d and the Square Circle
I heard my Rabbi say that G-d’s power is limited in that he cannot make something that has the complete characteristics of both a square and a circle. In other words, G-d can’t reconcile two contradictory concepts … The way…
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Forgiving the Horrors of the Third Reich
Do I still have to apologize for the things that happened during the Third Reich? Isn’t there something like forgiveness within your religion? People who keep on bugging someone with the things he has done, beyond apologies are considered as…